NASM-Approved Programs

Since 2006, The Collective has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), which sets national standards for programs of music and the institutions that deliver those programs. For students, accreditation provides a validation of the quality of the programs offered and a commitment to continual improvement.

The programs listed below are included within the scope of The Collective’s NASM accreditation. With a variety of options, these programs allow students to start at their current skill level and launch–or advance–their musical careers.

If you would like more information please call +1 (212) 741-0091 or email [email protected]


PROGRAMS

2-Year Diploma in Music Performance
(Previously known as 2 Year Diploma)

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard

Length: 1864 Clock Hours

Start Level | Beginner (Proficiency Rating 1)
Completion Level | Professional (Proficiency Rating 6)

Courses: Preparatory A (Course Level 1), Preparatory B (Course Level 2), Intermediate A (Course Level 3), Intermediate B (Course Level 4), Performance Musicianship Program (Course Level 5), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 6), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 7), Advanced Performance Program (Course Level 8)

Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.

Tuition: $70,000

1.5-Year Diploma in Music Performance
(Previously known as 1 1/2 Year Diploma)

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard

Length: 1,428 Clock Hours

Start Level | Advanced Beginner (Proficiency Rating 2)
Completion Level | Professional (Proficiency Rating 6)

Courses: Intermediate A (Course Level 3), Intermediate B (Course Level 4), Performance Musicianship Program (Course Level 5), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 6), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 7), Advanced Performance Program (Course Level 8)

Purpose: Provide students entering at an advanced-beginner level of proficiency with advanced education in music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, instrument technique and performing and recording experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.

Tuition: $56,500

1-Year Certificate in Music Performance A
(Previously known as 1 Year Certificate)

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard

Length: 972 Clock Hours

Start Level | Beginner (Proficiency Rating 1)
Completion Level | Advanced (Proficiency Rating 4)

Courses: Preparatory A (Course Level 1), Preparatory B (Course Level 2), Intermediate A (Course Level 3), Intermediate B (Course Level 4)

Purpose: Provide students entering at a beginner level of proficiency with a comprehensive foundation in knowledge, skills and experience essential to a career in music. Students learn the roots of multiple styles as well as instrument technique, music theory, music reading, and the skills of ensemble performance. Graduates are prepared for higher-level music studies and/or to pursue work as intermediate-level performing musicians.

Tuition: $33,000

1-Year Certificate in Music Performance B
(Previously known 1 Year Certificate)

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard

Length: 1002 Clock Hours

Start Level | Advanced Beginner (Proficiency Rating 2)
Completion Level | Advanced (Proficiency Rating 4.5)

Courses: Intermediate A (Course Level 3), Intermediate B (Course Level 4), Performance Musicianship Program (Course Level 5), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 6)

Purpose: Prepare students entering at an advanced beginner level of proficiency with a range of advanced instrument skills, music theory, sight-reading and ensemble performing experiences in a wide range of musical styles. Graduates are prepared for higher-level study and/or to pursue employment in contemporary music performance, music teaching and other music-related fields.

Tuition: $35,000

1-Year Certificate in Music Performance C

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard

Length: 892 Clock Hours

Start Level | Intermediate (Proficiency Rating 3)
Completion Level | Professional (Proficiency Rating 6)

Courses: Performance Musicianship Program (Course Level 5), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 6), Elective Intensive Program (Course Level 7), Advanced Performance Program (Course Level 8)

Purpose: Prepare students entering at an intermediate level of proficiency to an expert level. Courses focus on live performance and studio recording as well as advanced music theory and composition. Graduates are prepared to pursue employment in the field of professional music in roles ranging from live performer to studio session musician to music director.

Tuition: $38,000

1.5-Year Diploma in Vocal Performance

Length: 1417 Clock Hours

Start Level | Beginner (Proficiency Rating 1)
Completion Level | Professional (Proficiency Rating 6)

Courses: Vocal Studies (Course Level 1), Vocal Studies (Course Level 2), Vocal Studies (Course Level 3), Vocal Studies (Course Level 4), Advanced Vocal Studies (Course Level 5), Advanced Vocal Studies (Course Level 6)

Purpose: Provide vocalists entering at a beginner level of proficiency with advanced music theory knowledge, sight-reading skills, vocal technique and performing and recording experiences sufficient to qualify them for professional employment in a wide range of music performance-related settings.

Tuition: $38,000


For more information on the programs, see the links below:

The courses below are listed from most basic to most advanced. They are the smaller components made up of music classes that lead to a Letter of Completion, a Certificate, or a Diploma. Find details about each program and the music courses that comprise it by clicking below.

For Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Keyboard
Course Level 1: Preparatory – A
Course Level 2: Preparatory – B
Course Level 3: Intermediate – A
Course Level 4: Intermediate – B
Course Level 5: Performance Musicianship
Course Level 6-7: Elective Intensive A & B
Course Level 8: Advanced Performance

For Voice

Review details of all vocal course levels here.